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What’s a Good Resolution? (part one)

It’s time. The holidays are over and it is time to deal with New Year’s resolutions. But if you make a commitment for 2013, how do you know that you’ll stick to it? What makes a good resolution? There are a few ways to know.

Think Small, Achieve Big

The best resolutions are those that are achievable. Sounds obvious, but you’d be surprised at how often we repeat the same mistakes. For example, if you make a resolution to lose 50 pounds every year and you’ve never lost the weight, losing 50 pounds is not a great resolution. If you join a gym every year but never go, that’s not a great resolution either.

To make a good resolution, start with a small short-term goal. Here are a few of my suggestions, but feel free to make one of your own.

Sample Short-Term Goals

Include one meal with a healthy fish like salmon, tuna or mackerel in your weekly menu.

Once you reach your short-term goal, set another one. Each time, make the goals just a little bit more ambitious. Before you know it, you’ll be on your way to real resolution success. And be sure to check back on Thursday for the other important element of successful resolutions.

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